In this new and exclusive feature for The Yorkshire Times, we put a regional business professional in the hot seat and give them 10 minutes to answer our 10 burning questions. Here, we hear from Kate Swinscoe, Marketing Manager at Leeds-based Cascade HR.

What does a typical working day for you involve?

No two days are ever the same in marketing at Cascade! One day you could be doing in-depth reports and forecasting, the next you could be planning an exhibition. We have a lot of valued customers, so a large part of my role is ensuring we are giving them useful information and guidance – both on our HR system itself and also on HR industry news.

What makes your company special?

Cascade is a company which truly values its workforce, we are passionate about developing talent and promoting from within, and we also have monthly awards which recognise and reward staff for their hard work.

It depends on traffic and parking – if I can, I sometimes drive, but it’s more likely to be by train.

What’s your favourite place in Yorkshire to relax?

I absolutely love Masham and Whitby, but Yorkshire has so many wonderful places! One of the reasons I love it here is that you can bundle the dogs in the car and quickly be in the beautiful countryside.

Where is your favourite place to eat in Yorkshire, and what dish do you recommend?

Stockdales of Yorkshire in Leeds – the chateaubriand is amazing. I also highly recommend the Pipe and Glass in Beverley.